We help you teach your kids to follow Jesus.
Sunday mornings for kids
Every Sunday, the dedicated Journey Kids team invests in the youngest members of our church community and teaches them about God and the Bible. Together, each class creates crafts, enjoys songs, and plays fun games as the kids learn.
Nursery through 5th Grade—8, 9, and 10:30 am
upcoming family events
spare time omaha
Friday, January 2 | 3 - 5 pm
Fourth and fifth graders: join Journey Kids for an action-packed afternoon of fun at Spare Time Omaha to ring in the new year! For just $20, kids will enjoy an hour of bowling, a round of laser tag, a $5 Game Zone play card, and pizza and soda with friends.
Registration is required.
canvas & crust
Saturday, January 17 | 4 - 5:30 pm
Join us for a fun Saturday just for K–1st graders! Kids will create their own colorful masterpieces on canvas, then enjoy delicious pizza with friends. It’s a perfect mix of creativity and snacks—an afternoon full of fun! Registration is required.
Daddy Daughter Dance
Sunday, February 1 | 4 - 5:30 pm
Princesses and their dads are invited to Journey Church for a magical night of dancing, games, and sweet treats. Designed for daughters from walking age through 5th grade and their dads or father figures, the evening includes upbeat music, princess-themed fun, and a keepsake photo to remember the night. Girls are encouraged to dress up, dads are invited to suit up, and everyone can enjoy making special memories together. ✨👑 Registration is required.
Nerf & Nacho
Sunday, February 21 | 4 - 6 pm
Join us for an action-packed Saturday just for 2nd and 3rd graders! Kids will dive into fun Nerf games, explore Biblical truths, and enjoy a tasty serving of nachos with friends. It’s a perfect mix of adventure and snacks! Please drop off your kids with their Nerf gun, if they have one! We highly recommend bringing a Nerf gun that holds more than one dart, and we'll have some extra if you don't own one. We'll supply the darts, too!
child dedication
We believe Psalm 127:3, which says “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” Child dedication is a time for us to celebrate and thank God for the gift of your children. It’s also a time for you, as parents, to commit to modeling what following Jesus looks like, and to raising your children to understand that they are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, to believe that the Bible is absolute Truth, and to know the importance of committing to a community of faith through the local church.
Click the link below to access more information about what it means to dedicate your child(ren) at Journey Church, then submit the interest form and a member of the Journey Kids team will get in touch with you soon.
what to expect on Sunday
Curriculum
Our toddler through pre-k curriculum was designed by Deb Knihal, an incredible 16-year teacher at Gretna’s Wee Lambs Preschool with a heart for teaching children about Jesus. Deb has also been part of the Journey Church community for over 14 years.
Our kindergarten through fifth grade curriculum was developed by The Gospel Project. It focuses on pointing every story in the Bible back to Jesus in a heart-transforming, missionally-minded way.
check-in
Because your child is important to God, your child is important to us, too. When you and your child come to Journey Church for the first time, stop by the kids check-in desk (you can see it when you walk inside) to register your kids. Our team will help you register your kids and guide you to their classrooms. We suggest arriving about 15 minutes before the service begins so you have time to register your child, walk them to their classroom, and find a seat in the auditorium.
safety
Your child’s safety is our first priority. Each volunteer must pass a background check, and we have a trained security team in place to ensure your child’s safety. We also keep our children’s hallway secure and use a matching tag system for check-in and pick-up.
get updates
text messages
To receive parent updates on what’s coming up in Journey Kids, text “JOURNEYKIDSPARENTS” TO (531)-999-5679.
monthly emails
Sign up here to receive emails once a month from Journey Kids. We’ll keep you updated on upcoming events, projects, and discipleship tools.
serve with journey kids
At Journey Kids, we have a team of incredible, dedicated volunteers who enjoy teaching kids about Jesus. In fact, over 50% of Journey Kids volunteers have served with us for MORE than two years!
If you’re a regular attender of Journey Church and would like to join the team, please email our Kid’s Director, Wendy Lopp, at wendy@journeygretna.com.